Record Attendance at Canberra Show Breaks Records
The Canberra Show opened by J R Fraser O P drew large crowds on Friday and Saturday with highlights including a Canberra Cup won by Bill Harris of New Zealand and a world‑record claim for General Haig. Exhibits praised, but some grumbled over limited variety and pricing changes. The event showcased flower displays, sheepdog trials, and a grand parade attracting about 5,000 visitors over two days.
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J. R. Fraser
O.P
Fraser
Australian Capital Territory
A.C.T
A.C.T. Shawntould
Gleninterra Nly
Hall
Aincerra
Canberra
Bil
H. H. Harris
New Zealand
General Haig
Elao
Harris
Mucoen
Dian
Sun & Snectarte
Bill
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HH. Harris
Loch Moy Mack
Mes
R. Batson
Yea
Mierie
Toch Moy Shadow
Besison
Rod Roy
HJ Lawton
Dunning
Dahlias and decorative works in local exhibition
The page lists numerous prize entries and winners across categories such as flowers and needlework. Dahlias led with giants by A C Thurbon and J D Macfarlane. other blooms, fruit collections, preserves, cakes, and handmade items from residents including Mrs J McCauley, Mrs M Armour, and A C Kilby are noted alongside judges and event at Canberra and Burkett references.
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Fc. Thurbon
A. C. ‘Thurbon
A. C. Boyle
Facfarlane
J.D. Macfarlans
A. C. Logie
Boyle
J.D. Macfarlane
John Bell
A. H. Brown
IE. McNally
Mina Thelma Southwell
J. McCauley
IC. Kilby
Mrs. McNally
A. C. Thurbon
Sill to Prohibit Hypnotism
A private member will seek a bill to make hypnotism for public entertainment illegal. The proposal, due for a second reading in the House of Commons within two weeks, carries penalties up to a £50 fine or three months imprisonment for repeat offences.
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London
Britain
House of Commons
Canberra Bowling Club Competitions Highlights
The Canberra Bowling Club hosted singles and pairs events with notable results. Jack Cooper defeated Gus Wynn in a decisive singles final while Dave Gill beat former champion Baw Dee Las. Armstrong and Adamson won the pairs, and various handicap events featured Hollier Bland and Hunt, among others. A future women’s event is planned for next Saturday afternoon at Une gremna wh Foster, with proceeds supporting Blind, Deaf and Dumb children.
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Canberra
Cooper
Dave Gill
Charlie Potter
Jack Cooper
Gus Wynn
Dave Gila
Baw Dee Las Yene
Bob Armstrong
Bill Adamann
Potter May Bia
Boone
Weim
M20
Ghd
Dee
Biz
Armstrong
Adamson
D. Bland
Hunt
Hollier
Bint
Jah Mandicaps
Keane
Piggin
Nevin
Re Browne
Keildon
Stephenson
Cox
Une Gremna
Candal
Trovesdanf
Canberra City
Eygilshawdy Blowilt
Danner
Bolly
Coote
Median
Hancock
TH. Fe Smith
Coggin
Grooms
D. Brian
Anil Chew
Cook
Medslund
Smith
Marchant
HE. Smith
Cheetham
Crawl Cartledge
Cross
Sox
Margarine Price Rise Warned by Prices Commission
Sydney reports margarine will rise by three pence per pound from Monday. The Prices Commission said the increase reflects rising copra costs and that it has no control over landed copra prices. Doctor White elaborated that the increase was not caused by government actions and cited copra costs as the driver.
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Sydney
Che
White
Vital Ingres
Prices Commission
Blonde divorce petition filed in Houston court
Mrs. Matt Calamuny, a 20 year old platinum blonde, yesterday filed for divorce from her twelfth husband identified as Trxan in Houston. She claimed she always married for money.
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Hosband
Houston
Trxan
Matt Calamuny
Calamisa
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